Cockburn Central, WA 6164 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cockburn Central is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6164, home to 1,521 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Cockburn local government area and roughly 19 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,521
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,626 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,020 /week
- Median family income
- $2,049 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Cockburn
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fremantle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $355 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Havenport Msl College
- Emmanuel Catholic College
- Lakeland Senior High School
- Jandakot Primary School
- Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 train stops, 75 bus stops
- Poletti Rd After Buckley St
- Poletti Rd After North Lake Rd
- North Lake Rd Before Poletti Rd
- North Lake Rd After Poletti Rd
- Cockburn Stn Platform 3
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 17 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 22.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 50.1% of the 1,784 resolvable premises in Cockburn Central. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 50.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 25,624 across the Fremantle District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 11,412 theft, 5,559 violent offences, 2,761 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cockburn Central?
Cockburn Central (WA 6164) had 1,521 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Cockburn local government area.
What is the median rent in Cockburn Central?
The median advertised rent in Cockburn Central is $355/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cockburn Central?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cockburn Central covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Havenport Msl College (0.9 km), Emmanuel Catholic College (1.1 km), Lakeland Senior High School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cockburn Central?
Cockburn Central is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cockburn Central?
Across the surrounding area, 25,624 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (11,412), violent (5,559), property damage (2,761). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Cockburn Central?
In Cockburn Central, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (22.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cockburn Central?
78 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cockburn Central centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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